Virtual K-12th ESE Teacher

About the role

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is a K–12 tuition-free online public school serving students statewide. We seek teachers who are passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools offers a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum accessible online and through various traditional methods. While this is an online school position, travel and face-to-face attendance are required for state testing and student events.

About Us

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We advocate for school choice and address educational inequities across the United States. Our schools are inclusive and diverse, offering innovative models like career-technical education and bilingual programming. We are committed to providing exceptional education options to students in under-resourced communities. We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Opportunity

Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in all core content areas and grade levels. Meet all goals related to student achievement and culture, as well as state-specific academic accountability goals. Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices. Complete course setup for each course within the Learning Management System. Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide daily feedback/grade assignments. Track and maintain contact with each student. Collaborate with the Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports of Students. Review student-level data frequently to inform instructional program adjustments. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students. Utilize research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students. Implement culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues. Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues. Travel to support required face-to-face state testing annually.

Qualifications

• Current State teaching license in appropriate content area
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Preferred two years' experience teaching
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook
• Ability to properly manage confidential information
• Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time
• Ability to supervise students in all school settings
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred

Benefits

• Life benefits – time & peace of mind
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Health benefits – stay well & thrive
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career benefits – keep growing
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals